by Staff report, USA TODAY Sports

by Staff report, USA TODAY Sports

New York Giants linebacker Dan Connor was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday for carrying a switchblade inside his luggage. He was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and was released on his own recognizance.

Team spokesman Pat Hanlon said the Giants are "aware of the situation." He added, "We've spoken to Dan, who is cooperating with the authorities in Philadelphia."

The arrest was first reported by Philadelphia TV station, WPVI.

A TSA officer saw the knife on an X-ray machine and notified Philadelphia police when Connor attempted to enter a terminal around 9 a.m. ET.

The Giants signed Connor, a five-year veteran who has played for the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys, to a one-year contract in March. He has started 27 games -- all in the past three seasons.